The Belgium international joined Palace from Liverpool for a club record £27million fee in August and made his league debut against Bournemouth ahead of September's international break.

Benteke scored his first goal for the Eagles in their 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough last month and has since won Pardew's men three Premier League points with headed efforts against Sunderland and Everton.

The 25-year-old endured a difficult 12 months at Anfield following his move from Aston Villa last summer, making just 14 Premier League starts, but the towering striker says Pardew's faith in his ability has helped him hit the ground running in south London.